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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,163.80, 19,745.70 and 8,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,163.80, 19,745.70 and 8,248.60 is: 12,372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,163.80 : 19,745.70 = 8,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,163.80/19,745.70 = 8,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,163.80x = 19,745.70 × 8,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,163.80x = 162,874,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,874,381.02/13,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.90

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